Shanna Chess Photography

One of my last sessions in August was an outdoor family photography session for Kelly, Jason, and their two sons, Dylan and Jaxon. What a lot of fun we had! The weather was perfect, the location was beautiful, and taking pictures was my idea of the perfect way to end the summer.

It feels like it’s been a while since I did a maternity photography session, so I’m excited to share these photos of Dasha! She is a gorgeous lady and our pictures turned out so great!

I’m excited to share the pictures of this beautiful baby girl with all of you! Miah and Robert brought in their sweet daughter Penelope near the end of August for her newborn photography session. Penelope was so tiny! She was born a little bit early but fortunately was still very healthy and didn’t need a lot of hospital time before mom and dad were able to take her home. We still managed to get her into my Eugene, Oregon photography studio before her two-week mark! She was super sleepy and did so well for her session.

Brittanie, Colby, and Knox brought in new brother Ace for his newborn photography session last month. I’ve been photographing for this family ever since Brittanie was pregnant with Knox, doing maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions. Their maternity sessions have been especially fun since Colby and Brittanie love travel and the outdoors: We did a mountain maternity shoot at Odell Lake for their first pregnancy, and when they were expecting Ace we did a coastal shoot near the Heceta Head Lighthouse in Florence. And of course it’s been so much fun to have Knox in my Eugene, Oregon photography studio every few months. Now it’s Ace’s turn!

Angelica and Brandon brought their sweet daughter Lyla for a newborn photography session at the end of July. I first met Angelica back in April at the baby expo when she wasn’t even noticeably pregnant yet. Like many expectant moms, she came to the expo to get information on the many services available to new and growing families in Lane County. I was there to share with parents the services I can offer as a Eugene, Oregon photographer , and to meet and connect with the many amazing families in this area. The baby expo is such a fun event, and a great opportunity for parents to learn about all that’s available to help them and their children. Angelica asked for information about newborn pictures, and I was so glad when she reached out for photos!

Lyndley, Matt, and big brother Alex brought new baby Adrienne to see me at my Eugene, Oregon photography studio at the end of July. Alex is in the same class as my youngest daughter, so I’ve gotten to know this family through school over the last few years and they are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. I was very excited when I heard they were expecting another baby, and thrilled that they asked me to be the newborn photographer for their daughter.

It was so great to get Shawn, Betty Lou, Josie, Quinn, and Kellyn in front of my lens again! I have photographed this family every few months since just before the twins were born and have loved getting to know them. (Click through to see Betty Lou’s maternity session , and the twins’ Fresh 48 , newborn , 3-month , 6-month , 9-month , and 1-year milestone sessions.) They are such an awesome family. This was our first outdoor session together and we all loved it!

I have been photographing this adorable family at least once a year ever since Annalise was born. They are some of my favorite clients! I love seeing Annalise and Thea grow up as I record the milestone of each passing year in my work as a Eugene, Oregon photographer . Parents Annabelle and Josh booked this annual session to celebrate their girls’ birthdays a while ago, but the time flew by! When I saw them, I couldn’t believe how big the girls had gotten! Hard to believe that Annalise is four already and Thea is two. It was great to get together with them again for another wonderful session!

It was so great to see Kelsey and Leon in my Eugene, Oregon photography studio again a few weeks ago! I did Kelsey’s maternity session last year, as well as Fresh 48 and newborn photos for Leon when he arrived, and it’s been a pleasure to get to know this sweet family.